What types of cookies does Blickindex use?
Blickindex uses cookies to enable the site to function, to analyse audience behaviour and to deliver relevant advertising. We distinguish between strictly necessary cookies, functional cookies, analytics cookies and marketing cookies; each category is set with a defined purpose and retention period.
Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the operation of the site – for example, to store your consent preferences and to maintain session security. Functional cookies remember your language and region settings. Analytics cookies, provided by a third-party analytics service, collect aggregated data about page views, referral sources and browsing patterns; this information is used to improve editorial content and site performance. Marketing cookies track your visits across different websites to build a profile of your interests and to serve targeted advertisements. We also use cookies linked to affiliate links; these cookies do not identify you personally but allow us to earn a commission when you click an affiliate link and make a purchase. All cookie categories are defined in the table presented in your Cookie Settings panel.
How do we obtain your consent for non‑essential cookies?
We request your explicit consent before placing any non‑essential cookies – that is, functional, analytics and marketing cookies – on your device. Upon your first visit to blickindex.de you are shown a clear consent notice that explains which cookies are used and for what purposes.
You may accept all non‑essential cookies, reject all except strictly necessary cookies, or make a granular selection by category. Your choice is stored in a first‑party cookie for twelve months; after that period, or if you clear your browser cookies, we will request consent again. We do not share your consent decision with third parties without your permission. You are free to withdraw or change your consent at any time using the Cookie Settings link available in the footer of every page.
How can you manage or change your cookie settings?
You can adjust your cookie preferences at any moment by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link located in the footer of every page on blickindex.de. This opens the same consent panel you saw on your first visit, allowing you to toggle individual categories on or off.
Alternatively, you can disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent the site from functioning correctly. For more detailed information about how we handle personal data collected through cookies, please read our Privacy Policy. If you have questions about your cookie choices or wish to request a copy of the data associated with your consent, contact our privacy team at privacy@blickindex.de.
Who is responsible for the cookies on this site?
Blickindex is owned and operated by Rhein Media Ltd., a private company registered in Gibraltar (company number 132410, Companies House Gibraltar) with registered office at Suite 5.03, World Trade Center, 6 Bayside Road, Gibraltar, GX11 1AA. As the data controller for cookie‑related processing, Rhein Media Ltd. is responsible for determining the purposes and means of such processing.
The overall editorial responsibility for blickindex.de is held by Chefredaktör Thomas Weber (anders.lindqvist@blickindex.de), who oversees publication decisions and corrections. Day‑to‑day newsroom operations are managed by Anna Müller, Redaktionschef. Our fact‑checking team, led by Laura Hoffmann, verifies source material in line with our Editorial Policy. For any concern regarding cookies, data protection or privacy, you may contact the editorial office directly at the above email address or via the general contact form at /about-us/contact/.
How does Blickindex handle third‑party cookies and affiliate links?
Third‑party cookies may be set by our analytics provider, advertising partners and affiliate networks. These cookies are subject to the privacy policies of the respective providers. We require that all third‑party partners adhere to applicable data protection regulations and disclose their cookie usage in their own policies.
Affiliate links on our site are always clearly marked. When you click an affiliate link, a temporary cookie may be stored on your device so that the merchant can credit Blickindex for any qualifying purchase. This cookie does not store any personally identifiable information. Our use of affiliate cookies is disclosed in full in our Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure. We never allow commercial relationships to determine editorial content; our editorial independence is guaranteed by our Ownership & Funding statement.
Our commitments
- We only place non‑essential cookies after obtaining your explicit, informed consent.
- We provide a persistent Cookie Settings panel that lets you review, change or withdraw your consent at any time.
- We do not use cookies to collect data for purposes other than those disclosed in this policy without first seeking fresh consent.
- We store your consent record securely and limit its retention to twelve months.
- We investigate and respond to any cookie‑related complaint within 14 days; you can escalate to the Gibraltar Regulatory Authority if needed.